#75
At a Glance
Products & Services: Supplemental education
Number of Locations: 882
Total Investment: $179.57K - 305.59K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1980
Private Owned
About Sylvan Learning
Based in Baltimore, Sylvan Learning Centers was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1979 to provide personalized instructional services to students of all ages and skill levels. Sylvan has been franchising since 1980 and has learning centers in North America and Asia.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 740 | 91 | 11 | 40 |
| 2010 | 784 | 90 | 11 | 38 |
| 2009 | 851 | 92 | 11 | 83 |
| 2008 | 816 | 75 | 5 | 134 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $179,569 - $305,590
Franchise Fee: $42,000 - $48,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8-9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $42,000 - $48,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8-9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
41% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: During opening. At regional locations : 5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #48 (2010),